Greenfields Academy, Grantham
Greenfields Academy is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Grantham, part of Community Inclusive Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Greenfields Academy in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Greenfields Academy are Newton Bridge Academy (1.3 miles, Outstanding); and Esland Grantham School (2.2 miles, Good).
The trust
Greenfields Academy is one of 19 schools run by Community Inclusive Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Greenfields Academy (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that their child does well at the school (75%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 8 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 25% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 25% to a further education college.
Who goes there
59.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Greenfields Academy has an education, health and care plan (74 of 76 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Greenfields Academy provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Grantham Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cheveley Mobile Homes (adjacent), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 154 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Greenfields Academy issued 71 suspensions, 86.6 for every 100 pupils, and 1 permanent exclusion.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from January 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Greenfields Academy excels at creating a nurturing environment where pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs feel safe and valued. The school combines strong academic learning with rich practical experiences - from the school farm for animal care students to outdoor activities like paddle boarding and mountain biking. Staff expectations are high, and pupils make positive progress from their individual starting points while developing important life skills and resilience.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with individualised phonics programmes that help pupils become confident, fluent readers
- Highly effective behaviour management strategies that create a calm, respectful learning environment
- Personalised and aspirational curriculum pathways tailored to each pupil's needs and EHC plans
- Excellent personal development programme including outdoor education, residential trips, and Duke of Edinburgh awards
- Well-thought-out careers guidance and work experience opportunities for older pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistency in how teachers adapt curriculum delivery - occasionally pupils receive work that is either too challenging or not challenging enough
- Attendance for some pupils is not improving quickly enough, causing them to miss out on learning despite most pupils showing improvement from their previous records
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff building trusting relationships and pupils knowing they can access help with any worries.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor education, paddle boarding, mountain biking, residential trips, Duke of Edinburgh award, school farm activities, museum visits (Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre), work experience
Greenfields Academy is an ambitious and caring special school that has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. The school builds strong relationships with pupils who have experienced disrupted education, helping them re-engage with learning and develop confidence and resilience.
At a Glance
59.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
12 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Writing has improved from 0% to 29% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with Greenfields Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Greenfields Academy is in Lincolnshire; for families living there:
Apply to Lincolnshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
76 pupils
82 places
6 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Grantham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Grantham
Across Lincolnshire council
Places available
9,247
Applications
7,828
Got 1st preference
84.7%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
74
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Greenfields Academy provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
76
Total Pupils
69
Boys
7
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
5.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,669
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
24.7%
Overall absence
56.3%
Persistent absence
87
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Greenfields Academy
What are GCSE results like at Greenfields Academy?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Greenfields Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 10.7. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Greenfields Academy's Ofsted rating?
Greenfields Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Greenfields Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Greenfields Academy is oversubscribed, Lincolnshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Greenfields Academy?
Greenfields Academy has around 76 pupils on roll. 59% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Greenfields Academy have specialist SEN provision?
Greenfields Academy provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at Greenfields Academy?
24.7% of sessions were missed at Greenfields Academy in 2024/25. 56.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Greenfields Academy?
Apply through Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Greenfields Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Greenfields Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Greenfields Academy?
Greenfields Academy is at Great North Road, Grantham, NG31 7UX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)